Which of the following statements are correct about $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ ?

$A$. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.

$B$. $\mathrm{Zn}$ and $\mathrm{Cd}$ do not show variable oxidation state while $\mathrm{Hg}$ shows $+\mathrm{I}$ and + $II.$

$C$. Compounds of $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are paramagnetic in nature.

$D$. $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are called soft metals.

Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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  • A

     $B$, $D$ only

  • B

     $B$, $C$ only

  • C

     $A$, $D$ only

  • D

     $C$, $D$ only

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